Foreshadowed by February's Homebuilder Confidence survey, which rose to a 4-year high, the Census Bureau reports new homes are selling more quickly than builders have built them, lowering the national "home supply" to levels not seen since 2006. A "new home" is a home that is considered new const
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02/28/2012
Home Foreclosure filings fell 19 percent last month versus one year ago, says foreclosure-tracking firm RealtyTrac. It's yet one more signal that the U.S. housing market may have already climbed off its bottom. According to Realty Trac, a "foreclosure filing" is any one of the following foreclosu
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02/27/2012
According to the Census Bureau, Retail Sales climbed to $329 billion last month on a seasonally-adjusted basis, excluding automobiles. January's data marks the 18th time in 19 months that Retail Sales rose, a run that's increased total sales receipts by 11 percent. In a separate, joint report fro
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02/15/2012
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02/13/2012
If you would like to see any of the properties listed below which are new listings this week for Palm Desert Real Estate , please call us at the numbers below. Were committed to helping you find the home of your dreams. Elaine Stewart has been a Real Estate Business for over 15 years and has exte
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02/12/2012
The government's new, revamped HARP program is 6 weeks from release. Homeowners in CA and nationwide are gearing up to refinance. HARP is an acronym. It stands for Home Affordable Refinance Program. HARP is the government's loan product for "underwater homeowners". HARP makes current mortgage rat
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02/10/2012
Credit scores play a huge role in today's mortgage market -- larger than at any time in recent history. Blame it on the high default rates of the last half-decade. Lenders are reserving their lowest rates for the customers most likely to make on-time repayments. Mortgage rates are at an all-time
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02/09/2012
Traditionally, federal income taxes must be filed with the IRS on, or before, April 15 each year. The date has become such a part of U.S. culture that many people simply call it "Tax Day". This year, however, for the 3rd time in 7 years, your federal income taxes will not be due April 15. Instead
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02/08/2012
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02/07/2012
If you would like to see any of the properties listed below which are homes for sale in Mira Vista , please call us at the numbers below. Were committed to helping you find the home of your dreams. Elaine Stewart has been a Real Estate Business for over 15 years and has extensive experience in th
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02/07/2012
